Penstemon barbatus 'Prairie Dusk'

Bearded Tongue, Scarlet Bugler

Family: Scrophulariaceae Figwort


Type Perennial
USDA Hardiness range 3B - 8A
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Early Summer to Early Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen, winter interest
Height 16" to 24" / 40cm to 60cm
Spread 12" to 18" / 30cm to 45cm
Growth rate Moderate
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, attractive foilage, native to North America, invasive